The calendar for the next school year has been approved by the district. The first day of school for students is Aug. 15, 2018, with Freshman Day taking place the day before. The year concludes on May 23, 2019 with senior graduation on May 24 or 25.
Assistant Principal Kimberly Thaggard said that this calendar will fair toward students’ favor. Compared to the 2017-2018 calendar, next year’s winter break is extended. It will go from Dec. 22 to Jan. 4.
“I think it’s going to be better...

The Academic University Interscholastic League Regional Meet took place at Lubbock on Apr. 14. Spelling & Vocabulary earned 2nd place and senior T.J. Akram placed 6th in individual honors. The Computer Science team finished in 2nd with junior Brendon Bown getting 3rd in individual honors, later earning 11th place at State in Computer Science. Finally, junior Adriana Poe placed 6th in Feature Writing for Journalism.
In preparation for the events, students often memorize terms to better understand...